Name it a pineapple smoothie, a Dole Whip, a piña colada smoothie, or no matter you determine, the tropical flavors of this deliciously creamy smoothie are certain to please! Made with frozen pineapple and banana, plus coconut milk, pineapple juice, and some different wholesome add-ins, a pineapple smoothie is the proper technique to begin any summer season morning (or any morning you may use a refreshing style of the tropics)!

Creamy Pineapple Smoothie

Wholesome elements. Pineapple can increase immunity and is loaded with fiber and nutritional vitamins. Bananas are one other wholesome fruit. This smoothie can also be a great way so as to add protein to your day as a result of it’s made with Greek yogurt and collagen (or protein powder, in case you choose).

Frosty however not icy. Since you’ll be utilizing frozen fruit, there’s no want so as to add ice. Your smoothie can be frosty however by no means watered down by melted ice.

Simple to make and utterly customizable. This smoothie recipe is so versatile, with no laborious and quick guidelines. You’ll be able to undoubtedly swap out sure issues for no matter you’d like. You’ll be able to skip the banana, and pair the pineapple with different fruits. Make it with milk (any sort of milk) as an alternative of coconut milk. Attempt cottage cheese as an alternative of Greek yogurt. You’ll be able to simply make it a dairy-free smoothie, too!

Love pineapple drinks? You’ll want to strive my pineapple water recipe (you could comprehend it as pineapple agua fresca). In case you’re extra within the temper for a cocktail, this pineapple margarita is at all times a winner!

Ingredient Notes

• Frozen banana: Including a frozen ripe banana offers the pineapple smoothie a thicker consistency whereas including sweetness and taste. I at all times have bananas in my freezer for smoothies and baking. It’s a good way to make use of overripe bananas!
• Frozen pineapple: Utilizing frozen fruit eliminates the necessity for ice which might water down the smoothie. Purchase a complete pineapple, reduce it into chunks, and freeze it so it’s prepared to make use of for smoothies.
• Pineapple juice: The pineapple juice not solely provides sweetness but in addition acts because the liquid to assist mix your pineapple smoothie. I discover that refrigerated pineapple juice has higher taste than canned.
• Plain Greek yogurt: Not solely does yogurt give the smoothie a wealthy creamy texture, it provides protein, too!
• Coconut milk: Coconut milk provides a pleasant coconut taste (assume piña colada!). Use the kind of coconut milk that’s meant to be a beverage, not canned coconut milk.
• Agave syrup: It is a pure sweetener that may be omitted in case you choose. You might additionally substitute honey, brown sugar, or one other sweetener.
• Collagen or protein powder: In case you’d like to spice up the protein in your smoothie, collagen powder is a straightforward selection as a result of it’s flavorless and calorie-free. Unflavored protein powder is one other good possibility. You may as well choose to make your smoothie with out both product.

The best way to Make A Pineapple Smoothie

Mix. Add the frozen banana, pineapple, pineapple juice, yogurt, coconut milk, sweetener, and protein powder to a blender. Mix till easy.

Serve. Pour the smoothie into glasses. This recipe makes about 4 cups so you possibly can divide it into two giant smoothies, or 4 smaller ones. Garnish every glass with pineapple wedges (and perhaps a cute cocktail decide!). Serve instantly.

For a tropical-themed breakfast, try my piña colada pancakes! They go very well with this pineapple smoothie.

Bamboo Cocktail Picks

I discovered these cute palm leaf cocktail picks on Amazon. They’re cheap and are available 100 to a pack. You may as well use them as fruit skewers or to embellish cupcakes.

Simple Recipe Variations

• Lean into the coconut. The pineapple juice makes the pineapple smoothie additional fruity however in case you choose a smoothie that has much less sugar, improve the coconut milk and scale back the juice.
• Add extra protein. Plain cottage cheese could also be substituted for the Greek yogurt for an additional increase of protein. It should make a thicker smoothie.
• Attempt a special sweetener. Sub in honey or maple syrup for the agave. Granulated sugar will do in a pinch or the sweetener may be utterly eradicated, particularly in case you use a really ripe banana.
• Use completely different fruit combos. The chances are infinite! As a result of pineapple is so candy, it pairs properly with different tropical fruits akin to banana, mango, coconut, papaya and guava. It additionally pairs properly with oranges, and even goes properly with berries akin to strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry. I like strawberries and pineapple!
• Make it a bowl. This pineapple smoothie can simply be was a smoothie bowl to be loved as a sit-down breakfast. Prime with toasted nuts, bits of dried fruit, hemp or chia seeds.

A smoothie is at all times greatest consumed immediately. Preserve it within the fridge for as much as not more than a day, in case you have any additional.

• Add all elements to a blender, and mix till easy.

  1 frozen banana, 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks, ¾ cup pineapple juice, 1 container (5.3 oz.) plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons agave syrup, or as desired, 1 scoop collagen or protein powder, optionally available

• Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple wedges. Serve instantly.

• Yield: This recipe makes about 4 cups. You’ll be able to divide it into two 16 oz. servings, or 4 8 oz. servings.
• Pineapple: I like to purchase a recent pineapple, reduce it into chunks, and freeze it in 2 cup parts so it’s all prepared for smoothies. Bananas may be frozen forward, too, particularly in case you occur to have additional ripe bananas in your counter.
• Much less sugar: In case you choose, lower the quantity of pineapple juice and improve the quantity of unsweetened coconut milk. You may as well skip the added sweetener, particularly if the banana may be very ripe.
• Protein increase: Substituting cottage cheese for the yogurt will add barely extra protein. The smoothie can be thicker, too. Collagen or protein powder are optionally available add-ins. 

 

Serving: 16oz., Energy: 356kcal, Carbohydrates: 68g, Protein: 10g, Fats: 7g, Saturated Fats: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fats: 0.3g, Trans Fats: 0.01g, Ldl cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 36mg, Potassium: 701mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 50g, Vitamin A: 146IU, Vitamin C: 97mg, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 2mg

Vitamin info is routinely calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.

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